The lighting crew of a show runs all of the
lighting aspects. This includes
designing the
lighting,
rigging the
lights at the
get-in,
operating the
lights during the
show, and
de-rigging at the end.
The principal members of the lighting crew are the following:
Chief Electrician - In overall charge. Organises everything, and makes sure evreyone is working
safely, and knows what to do.
Lighting Designer -
Designs the
lighting, and any
effects that will be used.
Lighting Operator - Runs the
lighting desk during the
show.
Followspot operator - Controls the
followspot during the
show (if one is needed)
There can also be various other members of the lighting crew who help out with
rigging and whatever else needs doing during the
get-in. Also, on less serious
shows, different members of the lighting crew may be given the opportunity to operate the
lighting desk, or control the
followspot, on different nights, depending on whether the
chief electrician feels that they can do it properly.
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